Kotoko Robbed With Armed Men.

Asante Kotoko players and staff were robbed by armed men at their hotel in Taifa, Accra, ahead of their fixture against archrivals Hearts of Oak on Sunday. According to an official, belongings of the playing body and officials were stolen after the robbers ransacked their rooms at dawn. “They stole our money, mobile phones and beat up some players too,” an official, who refused to be mentioned, disclosed to Goal. The management called an emergency meeting, which raised fears that the clash could be abandoned by the visitors. However, after another conclave this time with Ghana Premier League board, which was followed by a brief visit from Ghana FA president Kwesi Nyantakyi and his collaborators, Kotoko officials announced they would honour the fixture. Both teams are meeting in Week 25 of the GPL, which is also the return leg of their first encounter won by Hearts 1-0. The Porcupines are 12th on the log with 32 points while the Phobians are stuck in the relegation zone on 14th position with 29 points.